BOND-EYE SWIM
sustainability
At bond-eye, our values are stitched firmly into the fabric of our swimwear + represent our passion + commitment to the ocean + the beautiful Australian landscape.
In 2018 we began our sustainability journey by taking honest + transformative steps towards a more responsible future.
our mission
Made to be seen, bond-eye is infused with the spirit of summer, salt-mist days + electric nights of its home in Sydney.
Known for bold, ultra-flattering silhouettes, each collection hints of nostalgia paired with innovative design principles.
our production
Every piece in our Authentic Crinkle™ collection is handmade in Sydney, Australia, + we are proud to be working with female-led communities in our factory + fabric mill. We are constantly looking to improve, prioritising ethical manufacturing, and mapping our supply chain to make sure we are abiding by the modern slavery act and upholding ethical practices.
Majority of our crinkle range, including our ‘eco’ and ‘recycled’ fabrics as well as our jacquards + lurex knits are made using GRS-certified 100% recycled nylon yarns, which have a soft and luxurious hand feel. Our exciting new ‘bare’ fabrication is handcrafted exclusively for bond-eye using regenerated nylon derived from pre-consumer raw materials, meaning 92% of our range is shaped from recycled fibres.
unsized for a reason
We are proud of the fact that our swim collections are made from super stretch fabrications, allowing us to create unsized and multi-size pieces - resulting in the reduction of excess stock by offering single sizing. Our shapes are hand-made, knitted using premium fibres, + constructed to allow four-way stretch + instant recovery along the body for statement-making pieces that match the mood of the wearer: Confident, discerning+ truly authentic.
Our ultra-flexible fabrics are designed to fit a size XS through to L, with all shapes + sizes in between. Due to the unique stretch of our fabrics, many of our pieces are designed to fit an A-DD cup + bikini bottoms that can be worn either low, mid, or high rise.
packaging
We are equally committed to our sustainable packaging, all bond-eye tags, labels + trims are made from recycled materials, + our garment bags are produced from plant-based materials that can be composted in home waste.
our initiatives
We have also partnered with UPPAREL, a textile up-cycling company, to recycle our fabric off-cuts. Since 2021, we have prevented 6,787kgs of textiles from being sent to landfill, this has also resulted in the prevention of 23,752kgs of greenhouse gases from polluting our atmosphere. In 2022, we also took steps to be more circular, making it possible for customers to send their swimsuits to be recycled with UPPAREL at the end of their lifespan.
Since 2018, we have also partnered with i=Change, donating over $49,826, with $1 from every sale to three charities focused on environmental issues, women’s well-being + child welfare.